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Comm ent 2570 g3 - project development office (waste strategy) (609578) - 2570-423759388

Blantyre
South Lanarkshire
£40,001 - £50,000 a year
Posted: 15 October
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INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 29 October 2025 at 11:55pm Location: Forrest Street Depot, 18 Forrest Street, Blantyre, G72 0JP Hours: 35 hours per week Work Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8.45am – 4:45pm and Friday 8.45am – 4.15pm Salary: £40,804 - £46,991 Facilities, Waste and Grounds services are looking to recruit two Project Development Officers to join the new Waste Strategy team based at Forrest Street Depot. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team that will help shape the future of waste services in South Lanarkshire. With major policy and legislative changes on the horizon — including the Packaging Waste Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme (PEPR), the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024, as well as the mandatory Code of Practice on Household Waste and Recycling — we are looking for motivated individuals to help us ensure compliance and deliver transformational change. The roles will support the development, management, and implementation of large-scale projects that will ensure South Lanarkshire Council delivers effective and efficient household waste services. Key tasks will include the utilisation of communication and project management skills to develop business cases, identity outcomes and objectives to devise actionable plans, using project management methodology and change management techniques. The postholders will also require to identify and manage project risks, track and manage costs/ benefits, as well as prepare a range of reports as and when required. Applicants must have excellent communication and IT skills, knowledge of the waste sector, as well as having previous experience in project delivery. They should be conscientious with a willingness to learn, be able to work as part of a team and have demonstratable problem-solving skills. A project management qualification, previous project management experience, or experience delivering service wide change in a public sector setting would be highly desirable. For additional information please contact Kirsty McGuire, Waste and Grounds Strategic Manager at Kirsty.McGuire@southlanarkshire.gov.uk ">mailto:Kirsty.McGuire@southlanarkshire.gov.uk"> Kirsty.McGuire@sou… ; View the Project">https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/18119/comm_-_project… Development Officer (Waste Strategy) job profile Please answer the following question on a separate sheet and upload with your application: Do you have knowledge of the current and future legal obligations relating to household waste management in Scotland? Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address. Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. Foreign Police Check Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad. Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Occupational sick pay Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support) Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents. https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=6dae19138a6c5fc9f8020b5fe1ce2c9b&v… ; alt=" " width="1" height="1"/>

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